Average Rent in Hinesville, GA↑ Rents rising 19.2% YoY🔺 4th priciest in GA
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 84,338
Market Overview
Hinesville, GA has rental prices ranging from $1,243/month to $2,401/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,291/month — 8% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $60,329/year, spending $1,291/month on a 1-bedroom represents 26% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Hinesville Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,430/month, Hinesville ranks #4 most expensive of the 114 cities tracked in Georgia — pricier than 90% of all US cities in our data.
The Hinesville Rental Market
The Hinesville, GA area has a population of about 84,338 and 47% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Hinesville, GA have risen by $230/month (19.2%) over the past year, from $1,200 to $1,430. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Hinesville, GA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $51,640. The local median household income of $60,329 exceeds that threshold by $8,689, making Hinesville relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Rent vs. Buy
The median home value in Hinesville, GA is $239,937, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 14.0. The break-even point between renting and buying is roughly 14 years — renting offers more flexibility for shorter stays, while buying makes more sense for long-term residents.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Hinesville, GA Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in GAlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,591 | $1,653 | $1,830 | $2,205 | — |
| Augusta | $868 | $1,039 | $1,175 | $1,545 | — |
| Chattanooga | $1,231 | $1,284 | $1,426 | $1,796 | — |
| Savannah | $1,324 | $1,431 | $1,584 | $2,131 | — |
| Talbot County | $723 | $767 | $905 | $1,268 | — |
| Stewart County | $770 | $817 | $964 | $1,161 | — |
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